| Meaning | peace, tranquility |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Uma |
About Uma
Sometimes the most powerful names come in the smallest packages. Uma demonstrates this truth perfectly—three letters carrying enormous impact and presence. The name's brevity makes it unforgettable, impossible to misspell, and effortlessly cool. Uma has global appeal, recognized and easily pronounced across cultures and languages, making it ideal for international families or those who value worldly sophistication. The name carries spiritual depth in certain traditions while maintaining secular appeal in others, offering layers of meaning without requiring explanation. Uma suggests confidence and self-assurance, a person comfortable with simplicity and uninterested in excessive ornamentation. The name works beautifully across all ages, from an adorable toddler to a distinguished professional. Parents choosing Uma make a bold statement through restraint, selecting substance over fuss.
Nicknames for Uma
| Um |
| Umi |
| Umie |
Famous People Named Uma
| Uma Thurman | American actress |
| Uma Bharti | Indian politician |
| Uma Krishnaswami | Indian-American author |
| Uma Pemmaraju | American news anchor |
| Uma Thurman Hawke | daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke |
| Uma Khouny | Brazilian actress |
| Uma Thurman Thurman | daughter of Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson |
| Uma Maheswari | Indian chess player |
| Uma Oya | Sri Lankan engineer |
| Uma Plano | Mexican singer |
| Uma Vasudev | Indian author and journalist |
| Uma Padmanabhan | Indian dancer |
| Uma Kuriyan | Indian mathematician |
| Uma Luma | Brazilian artist |
| Uma Berçot | French actress |
| Uma Thileepan | Sri Lankan Tamil activist |
| Uma Natarajan | Indian classical dancer |
| Uma Ramiah | Malaysian journalist |
| Uma Thurman Thurman Busson | daughter of Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson |
| Uma Chakravarti | Indian historian |
Characters Named Uma
| Uma Dinsmore-Tuli | character in the "Bridgerton" book series by Julia Quinn |
| Uma Loomis | character in the "Psy-Changeling" series by Nalini Singh |
| Uma Thurman | character in "Kill Bill" film series |
| Uma Sera | character in the "Red Queen" series by Victoria Aveyard |
| Uma Allen | character in the "Riders" series by Veronica Rossi |
| Uma Hakuna Matata | character in the animated series "The Lion Guard" |
| Uma Swann | character in the "Chronicles of the Unhewn Throne" series by Brian Staveley |
| Uma Bezzle | character in the "Dragon Slippers" series by Jessica Day George |
| Uma Ticks | character in the "Monster Allergy" comic series by Katja Centomo and Francesco Artibani |
| Uma Pince | character in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling |
| Uma Armar | character in the "Gone" series by Michael Grant |
| Uma Cousland | character in the video game "Dragon Age - Origins" |
| Uma Silbough | character in the "Raven's Shadow" series by Anthony Ryan |
| Uma Amarantos | character in the "Nevernight Chronicle" series by Jay Kristoff |
| Uma the Watcher | character in the "Snow Like Ashes" series by Sara Raasch |
| Uma Thurman | character in the TV show "Imposters" |
| Uma Valadares | character in the "An Ember in the Ashes" series by Sabaa Tahir |
| Uma Moonbeam | character in the "Wings of Fire" series by Tui T. Sutherland |
| Uma Gulati | character in the "Kane Chronicles" series by Rick Riordan |
| Uma Todd | character in the "Chaos Walking" series by Patrick Ness |